Franklin Gold and Precious Metals A
Franklin Gold & Precious Metals FundOne Franklin ParkwaySan Mateo, CA 94403-1906
800-342-5236
Management Information
Steve M. Land,Lead Manager since March 31, 1999
Land joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1997.
Land holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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Fund Overview
CategoryEquity Precious Metals
Fund FamilyFranklin Templeton Investments
Net Assets1.08B
YTD Return6.15%
Yield8.23%
Morningstar Rating★★★
Inception DateMay 18, 1969
Fund Operations
Last Dividend1.38
Last Cap Gain0.00
Holdings Turnover16.76%
Average for CategoryN/A
Fees & Expenses
ExpenseFKRCXCategory Average
Annual Report Expense Ratio (net)1.11%1.38%
Prospectus Net Expense Ratio1.11%N/A
Prospectus Gross Expense Ratio1.11%N/A
Max 12b1 Fee0.25%N/A
Max Front End Sales Load5.75%5.08%
Max Deferred Sales LoadN/A1.62%
3 Yr Expense Projection908N/A
5 Yr Expense Projection1,151N/A
10 Yr Expense Projection1,849N/A
